Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-04-08
LAKE CHAMPLAIN YACHT CLUB.
A Statement to the Public-Aims and
Regulations of the C1ub.j


The success of the local canvas for the
Lake ChAmplain Yacht club membership
is already surprising. The citizens Of Bur
lington show an appreciation of the enter
prise and Il public spirited interest in its
success which reflect great credit on their
intelligence. Never did n city have finer
opportunity to do itself and the public at
large a greater service, and never did one
respond more promptly The roll of honor
has already touched the 100 line. the high
est number we set in our plans and eX-
pectation for Burlington, and every name
now added to the response already given
by the city to the solicitation of the com
mittee having the canvass in charge helps
to make it remarkable. am informed
by the committee that although the
the largest number they expected TO get
are already on the list, they nevertheless
propose to keep the canvas book open un
til the 18th of this month that every pub
lie spirited citizen of Burlington at home
or abroad who can be reached may have
an opportunity to enroll his name among
the founders of the Lake Champlain Yacht
Club.
In furtherance of this decision on their
part and to save them certain eXplana-
lions to each individual which multiply
their labors and make the canvas slow,
facts
l. The payment of $40 as an annual tax
is the sole financial obligation incurred by
becoming a member of the club.
,. That anymember can retire by resig-
nation OF his membership from the club
at the end of each year, and so relieve him
self from further financial obligation.
3. That the club is not merely an asso-
citation of yachtsmen for the encourage
| ment and enjoyment of yachting, but an
association of gentlemen in the interest
of innocent and healthy outdoor recrea-
ton, such us yachting, canoeing boating,
| fishing, camping, etc, and the extending
| proper Inequalities and courtesies to
strangers who may come as visitors and
tourists to our beautiful locality. Hence
the membership is legitimately open to
any gentleman who would assist the club
in its liberal object.
t. 1t is not true that the club house will
be open to the membership public OF
that its facilities will be indiscriminately
put at the service of every visiting yachts
man and tourist. The reading room, with
its maps, charts, books of reference, mag
aznes, library, telephone, telegraphc
postal and correspondence facilities vii
be available only to those who are mem
bers or have temporarily and in courtesy
membership privileges extended to them
The ample veraudas of the clut
house, cool and breezy as they viii
always be and commanding as
they will the most beautiful view of the
lake and surrounding mountains, vii
naturally become both in the day time auC
evening the favorite resort not only OF
those who wish to row or sail, but ever
more of those who would enjoy the lively
views and cool airs of such a place and the
charm of polite and friendly companion
ship, and the enjoyment of such accom-
modations Will, we need not say, be thu
right of those who belong to the associ
alton.
5. One more suggestion. | trust tina
the young men of Burlington will show ,
lively interest in this movement. and fee
that the committee with most earnest cor
diality invites them to become members
of the club. This is not an cold mems
club" although it is surprising how ear
nestl y the elderly class of our citizens hav,
come forward in its support. But lie
it not be forgotten by the young
men of this city that they beyond Others
are the ones who will longes
reap the personal enjoyment and benefits
arising from this movement and should
therefore be foremost in its advocacy, ant
support. In the nature of things we whC
are older will have briefer participation
in the pleasures provided, while tn,
younger members will enjoy them longe
and perhaps more heartily. The annua
fee of membership was purposely fixed a
a figure to accommodate those whose in
comes are, as yet, limited, at figure. w
may add, which places membership with
in reach of every young man of prudence
and correct habits, and we trust that tn
response of the young men of Burlington
will be such as to reflect honor upon then
and show their appreciation of the effort
The canvas has reached the one hIndret
line. Now let us push it up to the pon
of highest observation. Don't wait to b
called upon by the committee, but send il
your name at once. The canvas vii
close on the 18th proX. Send in you
names and pass the word on.
w. H. H. MURRAY.